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Employee’s report leads Starkville police to burglary arrest
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A sharp-eyed employee helped lead Starkville police to a burglary suspect. Officers were called to Industrial Recyclers of Mississippi on Clark Road. An employee reported that a suspect had been seen leaving the area after reportedly burglarizing the business. The worker continued to provide information...
Starkville Police charge three people in an aggravated assault case
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Police have charged three people in an aggravated assault case. On Friday, May 17th at 12:23 a.m., off-duty and on-duty officers heard gunshots and responded to S. Montgomery Street. The shooting took place at the intersection of South Montgomery Street and Yellow Jacket Drive.
Lots of sun and warmer temperatures to start off the work week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – We have a beautiful and warm start to the work week with highs climbing into the upper 80s! Calm and mild conditions continue through tonight and into our Tuesday with temperatures on the rise! Clouds will begin to work their way into the region by late Wednesday and storms return by the end of this week.
Salvation Army in Columbus helps feed families for summer
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Salvation Army is once again helping families with a summer food drive. From May 20 to May 30, the organization is ensuring to help restock the pantry for families in need. The Salvation Army said it is accepting canned goods and other dry foods...
Columbus woman died after Thursday afternoon wreck
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A wreck Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a Columbus woman. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant identified the victim as Rashada Murray, 36. The crash happened on Highway 82, just west of the Highway 45 exit. A second vehicle struck the rear of Murray’s vehicle,...
Reports: Mississippi State extends coach Chris Jans
Mississippi State and head coach Chris Jans are in agreement on a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, multiple outlets reported Monday. Jans, 55, gets a bump in salary to $4.2 million for 2024-25, up from $3.2 million last season, per the reports. Jans, who has led Mississippi State to the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons, will enter his third season coaching the Bulldogs. He is 42-27 since arriving in Starkville, Miss. Overall, Jans is 185-71 at Bowling Green State (2014-15), New Mexico State (2017-22) and Mississippi State. He has five NCAA Tournament appearances and was poised for a sixth in 2019-20 at New Mexico State. He led the Aggies to a 25-6 mark and the WAC regular-season title, but the tournament was canceled due to the COVID pandemic. --Field Level Media
Sunny skies to start the week!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The start of the week will begin with hotter, dry conditions. Lots of sun is in the picture, and temperatures will climb into the lower 90s. Mid-week brings back the chance for rain, but the start of the week will bring plenty of sun, as we get closer to summer!
MSU and Ole Miss combine for 4 All-SEC players
HOOVER, Ala. (WTVA) - The SEC announced its baseball award winners and their All-SEC teams on Monday afternoon. Mississippi State had three players that made an All-SEC team. David Mershon and Khal Stephen were both named First Team All-SEC. Dakota Jordan was named Second Team All-SEC. Ole Miss had one...
Mississippi State, Ole Miss baseball set to meet in SEC tournament. Here's the bracket
Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball will add another page to the historic rivalry during next week's SEC tournament played at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. MSU (36-19, 17-13 SEC) is the No. 5 seed in its first trip to the conference tournament since 2021. Mississippi State was locked into that spot with Florida's win against Georgia on Saturday. ...
Mississippi State baseball player wins 2024 Ferriss Trophy
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced the winner of the 2024 Ferriss Trophy. The 2024 Ferriss Trophy went to Dakota Jordan, of Mississippi State University. Jordan, the sophomore outfielder, has started all 55 games and leads his team in five different offensive statistics. He has recorded […]
Brooksville mayor gives update about city hall being closed
BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The mayor of Brooksville came to WCBI to demand we update our story about the city hall being closed for nearly a week. Mayor Earlie Henley said no person was bonded at Tuesday night’s town council meeting and he still has no idea if they have a bond.
BONEYARD: On to Hoover
#14 Mississippi State wrapped up the regular season with a series win over Missouri. The Bulldogs did what they had to do, but perhaps not what they needed to do. State is now 17-13 in Southeastern Conference play. An 18th league win would have likely eased some pressure as the team heads to Hoover to open the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
$44,000 raised through 2024’s Starkville Derby
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) – The Starkville Derby doubled the amount of money raised for shelter pets this year. The Derby announced on Facebook that $44,000 was raised for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. The Dachshund Dash was held in early May, with 200 dogs racing in the Cotton District.
Columbus man charged in connection with Meridian homicide
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK/WCBI) – We have new information about the Columbus man charged in connection with a Meridian homicide. 20-year-old Dedtrick Jones was accused of shooting and killing Marvin Horn Jr. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reports the shooting happened on March 10 on Mosby Road, in Meridian. Bond...
CPD expands surveillance capabilities with new cameras
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Police Department is expanding its surveillance capability. The department expects to have 10 new state-of-the-art police cameras delivered and installed by the end of next month. These newest cameras will be able to detect gunfire and other noises and turn towards and zoom...
Merkel steps down from position of Starkville Academy boys basketball coach
Starkville Academy is adding boys basketball coach to the list of openings at the school in 2024-25. The Starkville Daily News first reported that head coach Brian Merkel is stepping down as head coach this year. Merkel has taken another job opportunity in the sports and academic realm that will be announced at a later date, but the coach will be moving out of high school athletics for now.
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